Programme Director 
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Department: PMO
Salary range: 120000-150000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Director
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Function: Engineering

Company profile:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world. PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.

Job description:
PowerbyProxi and its customers are leading a revolution to deliver unplugged power.  PowerbyProxi was spun out of The University of Auckland in 2007 to commercialize cutting edge research undertaken by its internationally acclaimed scientists and engineers. We have changed the way electricity is delivered in hostile industrial environments. These hostile conditions are the result of wet and dirty environments and in moving applications where power cables and physical connectors are problematic, expensive and unreliable. We are now also developing wireless charging technology for consumer electronics and have an impressive portfolio of clients consisting of electronics heavyweights from around the world.  As a pioneer in the design and development of turnkey wireless power solutions, PowerbyProxi eliminates the need for a physical or frictional power connection. We provide our customers with unplugged solutions that solve continuity of delivery and maintenance pain points, create unique competitive advantages, deliver significant cost savings and secure product design wins.The Programme Director will have Company-wide responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of multiple approved Product Development programs and projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.  This role will be critical in ensuring that approved projects are completed on the schedule and budget agreed upon and achieve the functional, operational and financial value consistent with the Company’s vision.  The Programme Director will interface with all internal engineering departments and provide oversight and support across the projects as well as to senior leadership.Responsibilities:Manages the Lifecycle Financials of the New Product Development Program(s) and projects.Take responsibility, authority and accountability for every project scope delivery and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost and quality commitments.Liase with customers and the Engineering Team to confirm project requirementsExecute leadership across the Program. Seeks team input to promote rapid resolution to issues. Coaches and provides feedback/rewards on performance indicators.Supervises the Project Managers assigned to the Program. Establishes objectives and goals and provides direction to the program and project teams in areas of customer concerns, potential changes in scope and risk assessment.Facilitates the implementation of program management processes at the programme and project levelManage effective customer communications. Improve organization responsiveness to customer requirements. Communication and manage customer expectations and contractual commitments internal to the business.Ensure standard program management processes are utilized and adequate support to the program and project teams by coordinating PM reviews, preparing &amp; publishing PM metrics and reports.Maintain metrics for program for milestones-to-schedule, quality, technical performance and delivery throughout project lifecylve.Coordinates all risks and requirements of the program into a complete integrated entity. This is accomplished by planning, controlling, integrating all projects into the programs and measuring all elements to ensure the requirements and goals are successfully achieved. Manage customer contract, pricing, terms and conditions and contractual flow-down through the organization. Establish and negotiate pricing strategies by system and/or product, market and by customer. Develop contract negotiation strategies. Ensure effective change management process is utilized.Provides periodic program updates (Program Status Report) of current situation relating to contractual milestones and problem/high risk areas (e.g., technical, cost, and schedule). Provides updates to the business units and Senior Management team.Plays a key role in developing new business proposals and executing the overall program plan.Provides overall Program interface with the customer.Assist project teams with recognizing overlap or gaps between initiativesParticipate on project teams and capture examples and lessons learned - to help build a useful knowledge base for future projectsOrganize and facilitate effective meetings. Identify and delegates action items, follow-up/track action items to resolution, updates project plans &amp; deliverables, as required, identifies issues and ultimately resolves issues off-line (to ensure effective meetings at all levels).Liase with Systems Integration &amp; Testing team in matters related to QA and testing, analyse results &amp; facilitate discussions to make design recommendations.Develop Engineering Proposals capturing time and materials budget requirements to deliver on project.Work with Engineering Manager, Business Development and engineering team to review customer requirements and generate comprehensive Project Requirements document.Represent the product and company locally and internationally during product trials and customer visitsGenerate high quality project documentation that is suitable for circulation to customer or senior management.Ensure project design documentation is kept up to date and filed systematically.

Requirements:
Qualifications / Skills:Candidate should have at least 8-10 years Programme or Project Management skills and experience in the following areas, ideally in the new technology development company within the electrical engineering field.Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or equivalent.Project Management qualifications (Prince2, PMP, ITIL) would be advantageousProficiency in core project/program management skills - including budgeting, communications, risk management, scope management, contingency planning, and project quality planningExceptional documentation and verbal communication skills are required. These should include   formal documentation experience (eg: specifications capture, test report, design documents) and customer communication experienceAbility to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flowAble to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization across functions and work in a dynamic team environmentExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the company and on a global basisKnows how to effectively organize people and activitiesAbility to simplify complex processes as well as anticipate potential riskAbility to influence others in a positive, productive mannerAbility to prioritize and reprioritize work and outcomes during the course of plan implementation and utilize change management for buy in 

Benefits:
This is an opportunity to work with one of the most exciting high tech companies globally that is turning science fiction into an accessible technology. We hire the best in the wireless power technology field globally. If you are someone highly motivated in developing your career in the power electronics industry and wish to become a subject matter expert in this field, this is a great opportunity for you to advance your career. Our work culture is collegial, collaborative and we truly celebrate success.  To apply, please submit your application with a copy of your resume by clicking on "Apply" below.